Associate Editor

Full Time
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Posted
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Working with general supervision from the Editor-In-Chief, the Associate Editor serves as a writer for Game Informer Online. As such, associates must demonstrate fluency across all the game platforms and create unique news, preview, review, and feature content. Principle responsibilities include writing, proofreading, conceptualizing stories, maintaining a social media presence, and appearing on podcasts, video shows, and streams. The role requires occasional travel, both domestically and internationally, and is limited to 20 to 25 hours a week. The Associate Editor may interact with their supervisor several times a week, perhaps daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce written news, preview, review, and feature content for Game Informer, Game Informer Digital, and Game Informer Online.
Work with editors to develop creative feature content and become a better writer/editor.
Travel to publishers, developers, events, and conventions to create content.
Meet daily and monthly magazine and website deadlines.
Proofread magazine and online features.
Develop an on-air personality for podcasts, videos, and streams.
BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in English, journalism, or related field preferred.
Three years of experience writing and editing material for a magazine, newspaper, or other form of print journalism/media.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES
Proficient knowledge of productivity programs, specifically Microsoft Office.
Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written forms.
Ability to recognize discrepancies/errors in written information, including the ability to initiate and respond to work errors in a professional manner, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
Expert knowledge of video games on all platforms, including consoles, handhelds, PCs, mobile, and tablets.
Ability to work under demanding time constraints, including meeting short-term deadlines.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
Proficient relationship building skills, including the capacity to predict and manage behavior, build and leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization.
Ability to positively model the organization’s commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a respectful workplace.
Consistently demonstrate a commitment to Game Informer policies and procedures, including but not limited to attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities.

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